Mar 24 2025 38 mins 13
The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've discovered the counterintuitive truth: fewer, more targeted applications almost always lead to better results. Quality beats quantity, especially when your career is on the line.
Stephanie found herself in a terrifying situation: laid off and facing visa expiration with just 60 days to secure a new position or leave the country. Her initial response? Apply everywhere - 145 jobs across multiple industries. But everything changed when she narrowed her focus.
What you’ll learn
- Why applying to more jobs often leads to fewer offers (and how to reverse this)
- How to identify and target only the roles that truly fit your life and career goals
- Why being more selective actually gives you greater leverage in the job search process
- How to disqualify opportunities quickly so you can focus your energy where it matters
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
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- An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
- Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
